They weren't joking about "hidden" half of those films I've never heard of. A couple of films that I've seen on several lists but still can't find, but certainly a little more interesting than the usual Rules of the Game, Potemkin, Kane ass kissing fest that most of these lists turn out to be.

An extremely interesting list. Since I like some of the choices (let's let Intimate Lighting slide) I might be compelled to track down the ones I've yet to see. Among recent films, I couldn't be happier about the inclusion of Le Pont des Arts, a "Hidden Gem" of the highest order -- directed by Eugne Green, who I love. Also pleasantly surprised regarding Alnoy's Elle est des ntres, a film I briefly wrote about under its English title, She's One of Us.

Good lord I have some work to do. Of the above Force of Evil and White Dog are probably the best, the latter much more deserving of being "discovered" because its never been released on video or DVD. Definitely have some work to do, and I'll go through this to see what's actually available here.

Oh, so now Trevor adds in the critics (he should definitely be spanked by a nice girl), and not just run-of-the-mill ones either. I guess I should've figured that a such a list couldn't have come from writers and directors.

Intimate Lighting is a nice little film but me and wpqx believe that it doesn't quite deserve its "one of the best films of the 60's" moniker. I think the work has definitely benefitted from when it was released. It's possible that if I were to watch it again, I might appreciate it more.

Mller and Hoberman's selections are certainly ones I'd like to track down.

If I'm not mistaken, the list was included in the August issue (I briefly browsed S&S at a book store; I don't subscribe to any film magazines anymore). Truly appreciate your effort, Trevor, especially if it wasn't made available online.

Of the 16 i've seen, Subarnarekha is the best; marvellous use of space + nature by Ghatak, the inventive left-wing Bengali director. It has some late nocturnal expressionist scenes that may bring to mind Cloud-Capped Star. I do find Bijon Bhattacharya, who played the father in the latter and the paternal friend in Subarnarekha, irritating; i suppose Ghatak picked him for parts, as his playwright friend from their challenging theatre days. Ghatak could be uneven, but made interesting use of lighting + sound. El is probably underrated Bunuel, a tale of male obsession + jealousy. Still, most of the 16 i wouldn't class as gems.